It's such a shame that as women we grow up with and deal with this garbage. Women aren't just more likely to experience consensual sex that's bad , painful and unsatisfying , they are also socialised to prioritise men's pleasure over their own, explains sex and relationship therapist Lisa Torney. Right from the start there is almost this 'Your needs are greater than mine'. Women ignoring discomfort and not prioritising their own pleasure is at the heart of many sexual issues. So how can we unpack these issues to have healthier, more meaningful relationships and better sex? Pain, discomfort and fear of being hurt are some, says Ms Torney, referring to research. The study, led by feminist psychologist Sara McClelland from the University of Michigan, found men and women imagined a very different "low-end" of a sexual satisfaction scale.

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Classic and contemporary approaches to the assessment of female sexuality are discussed. General approaches, assessment strategies, and models of female sexuality are organized within the conceptual domains of sexual behaviors, sexual responses desire, excitement, orgasm, and resolution , and individual differences, including general and sex-specific personality models. Where applicable, important trends and relationships are highlighted in the literature with both existing reports and previously unpublished data. The present conceptual overview highlights areas in sexual assessment and model building that are in need of further research and theoretical clarification.